We worship at 10:00 am at Kennicott Park (4434 S. Lake Park Ave.). Masks are optional. We offer Kid City children’s ministry for nursery – 5th grade; they are also welcome to remain in the service.
Children are essential participants in the life of our church. They are not the future of the church, they are the church today! Parents and caregivers can expect children’s classes for Pre-K – 5th grade and nursery for the little ones during the sermon portion of the service. On the first Sunday of each month our children remain in the worship service and there will be a children’s message. 6th-12th grade youth also participate in a weekly gathering on Sunday evenings at our Ministry Center. Please email Pete Blodgett, Director of Discipleship for Children and Youth with any questions or for more information.
Host a Winter Community Dinner | Please Sign up to Host by January 19
We are looking for hosts to sign up by mid January, so that we can begin setting up the sign up sheets. You decide the time, place, date and how many people you would like to host. Dates should be in February or March. It’s a great way to get to know more of your New Comm family! Sign up here.
Bible Study Winter Session | Wednesday, January 15; 6:15-8:00 PM
Join us as we start the new year at Bible Study – West Point Baptist (3566 S. Cottage Grove). . If you are unable to make it in person, you are welcome to join the online group (register here).
Prayer Team Quarterly Meeting | Sunday, January 19; after service
Prayer Team, please join us for a team meeting. If you are interested in joining the prayer team, you are welcome, too! We’ll meet immediately after service for 45-60 minutes. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP so we have enough food. Reach out to Angel Tatum with any questions.
White Affinity Group | Sunday, January 19; 6:00 pm
Convened by Pastors Michelle and David. RSVP here so we can figure out how big a space we need for the meeting.
Immigrant Resettlement Info Session | Monday, January 27; 7:00-7:45 pm
World Relief Chicago has been given the responsibility of immediately settling 16 Latin American families with refugee status in the Hyde Park and Bronzeville neighborhoods. World Relief has been networking with South Side churches (like our friends at Concord Missionary Baptist in Woodlawn) and community organizations (like our long-time partner, Bright Star Community Outreach) and they have asked local churches to assist in the resettlement process.
World Relief will provide services for the families, but they will benefit greatly from
volunteer support as they connect with their new community. Volunteers can help them practice English, provide rides to some of their initial appointments and health care appointments, etc. This is an opportunity for us to live out what Jesus called the “second commandment” which is to love our neighbors as we love ourselves.
To learn more about this opportunity to love our neighbors, please email Pastor Kevin and attend the upcoming 45-minute Zoom info session.
PATS (Prayer Around The Schools) | Saturday, February 1; 9:00 AM
We’ll meet at Kennicott (4434 S. Lake Park) and then pray while walking around our neighborhood schools.
1st Sunday Potluck | Sunday, February 2; after service
Join us for lunch! Bring something to share. 2025 themes to be published soon! Sign up here to let us know what you’re bringing.
Marriage Retreat | Friday-Sunday, March 21-23
Kevin and Linda Swanson will host a marriage retreat at Covenant Harbor for couples who want to take their relationship to the next level. Registration is now open.
Church Retreat | June 20-22
Save the date for our annual retreat in Lake Geneva, WI. More information and registration is coming soon.
Giving Options
In addition to online giving, giving at the welcome table, or mailing your offering to the Ministry Center (3627 S Cottage Grove; Chicago, IL 60653), there are now have two more ways to give: download the Church Center app to manage your giving or text any dollar amount to 84321. Thank you for your generosity!
Volunteering with Young Life South Side
Are you interested in mentoring high school or middle school kids on the Southside of Chicago? Ready to be as impacted as you make an impact on young lives? Looking for Christian community? Consider volunteering with Young Life South Side Chicago by filling out this interest form and we will get back to you!